China’s economic rise came at a cost under Jiang Zemin
Soaring growth and staggering inequality were part of his legacy, but so was the ‘orderly transfer of power’
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High-tech hot wires China’s Gulf strategy
As American pressure on China grows in Asia, Beijing is likely to increase its relevance in the Middle East
Hong Kong in the grip of an emigration wave
‘Uncertainty’ and the ‘National Security Law’ continue to drive the exodus as the city struggles to return to normal
How China managed to avoid the global food crisis
Small farmers have become the backbone of the country, producing about 80% of domestic food
Is China facing a baby boom or a baby bust?
Couples are not just concerned about the expense of having children but the unchecked ‘power’ of the government
China’s Covid crackdown sparks economic shockwaves
Major cities are struggling to contain outbreaks after more than 250,000 cases were reported in the past three weeks
Xi’s row with Trudeau has its roots in history
‘Canadian governments have been broadcasting for decades that they don’t mind being pushed around’ by China
Biosecurity fears rise amid China’s DNA data rush
Geopolitical tension between Beijing and the West has spilled over into the world of genetic research
Beijing’s hold on Myanmar fuels South China Sea risks
An ‘indebted Yangon with a deep-sea port controlled by Chinese interests tips the scales toward that happening’
Tributes pour in for Communist Party critic Bao Tong
The chief adviser to former Premier Zhao Ziyang is mourned as a ‘spiritual leader’ and a voice of ‘freedom’